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Aerial view of the Port of Piraeus at dusk, showing container terminals, cranes, shipping activity and the surrounding urban coastline

Shadows of espionage over Chinese investments in Greece

Rising security scrutiny around Chinese-linked investments is reshaping Greece’s port and shipping landscape, as an espionage case injects geopolitical risk into markets already navigating shifting EU and transatlantic investment priorities

A candle lit in memory of the “Charlie Hebdo” victims, symbolizing remembrance, resilience, and the defense of freedom

“Charlie Hebdo”: Memory, freedom, responsibility

Eleven years after the “Charlie Hebdo” attack, Europe remembers the victims and reaffirms a principled commitment to free expression, secular democracy, and the rule of law in the face of violent extremism globally

Satellite view of the Taiwan Strait separating mainland China (left) from the island of Taiwan (right), highlighting its strategic maritime importance

The Taiwan Strait: A geographic conundrum

The Taiwan Strait, a narrow stretch of water, now defines the precarious balance of power in East Asia. Its unique geography complicates military calculus, shaping the future of U.S.–China rivalry with unforeseen consequences

PLA honor guard soldier watches aircraft fly in formation with colored contrails, representing China’s advancing military capabilities

Decoding China’s military power

China’s military rise is reshaping global security. Drawing on FOI’s 2025 report, this article outlines an analytical framework to assess the PLA’s evolution and its strategic implications worldwide

An aerial view of the COSCO-controlled port of Piraeus, with cranes and containers, symbolizing China’s economic presence

The Dragon’s digital tentacles: Securing Europe’s underbelly

China’s infrastructure investments in Europe’s Southeastern Periphery, though seemingly civilian, increasingly raise security concerns. This excerpt from a new study reveals Beijing’s strategic leverage through dual-use capabilities, challenging Western paradigms

Aerial view of Kingston Port, Jamaica, with stacked shipping containers and large gantry cranes at a Chinese-operated terminal

Assessing China’s port influence in Latin America

A recent CSIS report (June 2025) reveals China’s expanding maritime port influence across Latin America and the Caribbean. This deep dive into the region’s infrastructure uncovers strategic vulnerabilities